Governor Pat McCrory issued the following statement today after learning of the death of New Bern Police Officer Alexander E. Thalmann:

“My heart is broken for Officer Thalmann and his loved ones,” said Governor McCrory. “Officer Thalmann had just begun his public service career and the loss of his life in the line of duty is tragic. Our first responders are true heroes and we shouldn’t let a day go by without praying for their safety and thanking them for their valued service to North Carolina.”

Thalmann, 22, was shot on Friday evening. He had been with the department since August 2013.